COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Forest Foundation Summer Fellowship
Info session on December 18th, 2025
Apply between December 1st, 2025, and February 15th, 2026
The Forest Foundation is accepting applications to its paid Summer Fellowship Program in Boston, MA, for the summer of 2026. The Foundation provides opportunities for undergraduate college students to gain experience and learn the inner workings of the nonprofit world through a comprehensive fellowship program including: (a) a 10-week internship at a nonprofit host agency; (b) leadership skill development and workshops about the nonprofit sector; (c) a grant-writing project; and (d) networking! To learn more and apply, visit: ffinterns.org. For a Q & A session about the Fellowship, sign up for & join the Zoom session on December 18th at 7:00pm ET.
Hudson Institute Political Studies Summer Fellowship
Early decision application deadline is Friday, January 9th
The Hudson Institute is offering is a fully funded fellowship in the theory and practice of politics in Washington, D.C. The fellowship includes: seminars on political thought and American history, workshops on public policy issues, many different speakers, and much more. Fellows participate free of charge, are given complimentary housing, and receive a stipend of $3,000 to offset travel food and other costs. Learn more and apply here. Want to nominate someone for the fellowship? Fill out this form. Questions? Contact Aaron Slutkin at aslutkin@hudson.org.
Volunteer Opportunity: support the Androscoggin River with your videography skills!
Starting ASAP!
Brunswick, Maine
Professor Duohovnikoff in Bowdoin's Biology Department is working on an effort to improve fish passage along the Androscoggin River over the Brunswick dam. He is the science director of a new group called Save the Andro, which has a bunch of great locally-generated science, data, images, and potential specialist interviews that could be put together in a compelling video. The group is looking for video production expertise, and seeks a videographer willing to volunteer their time & skills. They are ramping up operations with the goal to premiere a video in January. The video would mainly be used as a tool for educating a wide-ranging audience (schools, other town govt., general stakeholders, etc). Professor Duohovnikoff would be happy to do this in collaboration with a student so there would be guidance, support, and mentorship. Please contact him with any questions! You can learn more here.
Collegiate Leadership Competition
Spring 2026
The Collegiate Leadership Competition (CLC) is a global program where students learn, test, and refine real leadership and followership skills—under time pressure, in teams, and with lots of feedback. Gain experiential leadership training: you’ll rotate roles (leader, follower, facilitator, communicator) and learn core skills like goal-setting, decision-making under pressure, inclusive teamwork, conflict navigation, and clear communication. Weekly practice sessions: each weekly practice pairs concepts with a hands-on challenge and in-depth debrief—so you learn it, try it under pressure, get feedback, and lock it in. Participate in competition with purpose: challenges reward preparation, collaboration, ethics, and execution—not just “being in charge.” You’ll gain: real, repeatable leadership habits; comfort making decisions in stressful environments; a tight-knit, accountable team experience outside the classroom; and concrete stories you can use for internships, fellowships, and interviews. Students from any major, class year, or prior experience level should join! Fill out this short form to sign up! Learn more about the CLC: https://collegiateleader.org. Questions? Email Brandon Rogers-Reed, Assistant Director of Student Activities: b.rogersreed@bowdoin.edu.
ADDITIONAL BOWDOIN OPPORTUNITIES
City & State Government Dinner
Thursday, January 29th
More info and registration herehttps://bowdoin.joinhandshake.com/events/1852749/share_preview
Interested in learning more about careers in city and state government and public service? Join us for an evening of conversation over dinner with Bowdoin alumni and local professionals who serve in a variety of civil service and public-sector roles, including city planning, policy, housing, sustainability, law, and more. Students will have the opportunity to: Learn how alumni and local guests built careers as civil servants and public-sector professionals; Hear what day-to-day work looks like across different government departments and agencies; and, Ask questions about career paths, early-career decision-making, and important skills to develop from any major. Registration is required and will serve as your meal swipe for dinner on January 29. As this event has limited capacity, we ask that you only register if you plan to attend. Open to all class years and majors!
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